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ILLUSTRATED DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
GRAPES. 
The vine comes quickly into bearing, yielding fruit usually the second year after planting : requires 
but little space, and when properly trained is an ornament to the yard, garden or vineyard. 
It is stated by some of the most eminent physiologists, that among all the fruits conducive to regu- 
larity, health and vigor in the human system, the Grape ranks number one. We hope soon to see th 
day when every family shall have an abundant supply of this excellent fruit for at least six months in 
the year. 
The soil for the Grape should be dry ; when not naturally so, should be thoroughly drained. It 
should be deeply worked and well manured, always bearing in mind that it is an essential point to secure 
a warm, sunny exposure. 
The best grape vine trellis is probably the wire trellis. This is constructed by planting posts as far 
apart as you choose to have the length of your trellis, stretch the wires, four in number, about eighteen 
inches apart, letting them pass through stakes at proper distances from each other to support the wire. 
As the wires are contracted by the cold, and are likely to break or sway the posts from their places, they 
should be loosened as cold weather approaches. 
When, however, it is not convenient to make a wire or other trellis, very good results are had with 
the old vineyard system of training to stakes. Tile vines are planted six feet apart, in a place exposed to 
the sun and protected from cold winds, if convenient, and are trained to an upright stake. This method 
is as simple as the cultivation of Indian corn. Often a large and uncomely rock may be converted to use 
fulness and beauty by planting a grape vine on its sunny side, and making use of the rock as a trellis 
To secure the best results, annual and careful pruning is essential. The following is regarded as the 
best method : commencing with a good strong vine, such as we furnish, permit it to grow the first season 
without pruning. In November or December following, cut back the growth, allowing but three or four 
buds to remain. The following Spring, allow but two of the strongest buds to throw out shoots. These, 
in the Fall, will be from seven to ten feet long, and should be cut back to within four or five feet of the 
root. The next Spring the vine should be fastened to the lower part of the trellis. When growth com- 
mences, pinch the buds so that the shoots will be from ten to twelve inches apart. As these grow, train 
them perpendicularly to the second, third and fourth bars of the trellis. No fruit should be allowed to set 
above the second bar of the trellis. 
During the season when the shoots have reached the upper part of the trellis, they may be pinched to 
prevent further growth. After the fruit is gathered, and the vine has shed its foliage, the cane should 
then be cut back to two buds. The following Spring allow but one bud to throw out a shoot, and treat as 
in the previous year. This system of pruning should be followed each year. After the vine has under- 
gone the Fall pruning it may be laid upon the ground and covered with boughs, to protect it through the 
Winter. Grape vines should be top-dressed in the Spring. 
Grapes may be kept through the Winter, and even all the year, in small boxes holding three to fiv? 
pounds, if placed in a cool, dry room, of even temperature; or they may, be spread out to dry for two day? 
and then laid in market baskets, and suspended in a cool, dry cellar. 
COLOR. 
NAME AND DESCRIPTION. ^ 
SEASON . 
Amber. 
Amber Queen— Is very early, hardy, and a strong grower ; leaf strong and thick, 
Aug. & 
somewhat downy on underside; fruit always eatable in August ; amber color, but 
growing darker and richer to the fifteenth of September, when, by its heavy 
bloom, it becomes a purple grape. Tender to the center and small seeds. Bunch 
large and shouldered like the Hamburg ; berry large, frequently oblong, holds 
persistently to the bunch, and cannot be pulled off without breaking the skin, and 
with proper care will keep all Winter. It is a scientific hybrid, between the 
Marion, a wild frost grape, and the Black Hamburg. 
Sepi. 
Black. 
August Giant— A cross between Black Hamburg and Marion, a native frost grape. 
Bunches very large, with rather long and very strong stem ; when shouldered, the 
shoulders are always short and very double ; berries very large, somewhat oblong, 
often measuring \'/ inches in diameter. Placed in a basket heside Black Ham- 
burg, the August Giant can hardly be distinguished from it. Fruit, when well 
grown, has a decided Hamburg flavor ; quite tender to the center ; very rich and 
fine. Leaf strong and thick, and vine an enormous grower. 
Aug. 
